--- title: The Fraunhofer TechBridge Program description: Fraunhofer TechBridge provides innovation and technology validation for investors and industry sponsors. --- [![cmi-usa](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/cmi-usa.svg "cmi-usa")](https://55819.hs-sites.com/cmi-home.html?hsLang=en) [![subtext-2](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/subtext-2.png?width=660&height=42&name=subtext-2.png "subtext-2")](http://cmi.fraunhofer.org) - [Fraunhofer USA](http://www.fraunhofer.org) - [![](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/boston_univ_rgb.gif?width=67&height=30&name=boston_univ_rgb.gif)](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/boston-university.html?hsLang=en) - [DOING BUSINESS WITH US](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Doing-business-with-us.html?hsLang=en) - [PROJECTS](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/projects-our-work.html?hsLang=en) - [CAREERS](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/career.html?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us.html) - [Mission](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Mission.html) - [Business Model](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/business-model.html) - [Leadership](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/leadership.html) - [Fraunhofer Network](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/fraunhofer-network.html) - [Boston University](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/boston-university.html) - [Facilities](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Facilities.html) - [Careers](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/career.html) - [Services](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services.html) - [Custom Automation Systems](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/custom-automation-systems.html) - [Energy Systems](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/energy-systems.html) - [Biomedical Instruments and Devices](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/biomedical-instruments-and-devices.html) - [Process Management and Consulting](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/process-management-and-consulting.html) - [Industries](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/Industries.html) - [Publications](https://www.fraunhofer.org/en/media/publications-and-annual-reports1.html) - [News](https://www.fraunhofer.org/en/media/press.html) - [Contact](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/contact.html) - Expertise - TechBridge Program ## TechBridge Accelerating Innovation and Commercialization of Clean Technologies ### The Fraunhofer TechBridge Program ![icon.3.png](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TB%20grouppage.png?width=125&height=155&name=TB%20grouppage.png) TechBridge provides an open innovation and technology validation platform for investors and industry sponsors. TechBridge identifies and de-risks promising technologies by leveraging the [extensive resources of Fraunhofer CSE](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/research-facilities?hsLang=en) and the greater Fraunhofer network, including the [Fraunhofer Energy Alliance](https://www.energie.fraunhofer.de/en/ueber-uns). At the core of TechBridge is the design and execution of development and demonstration projects that: 1. Optimize and test prototypes 2. Provide third-party validation 3. Perform field demonstrations 4. Evaluate manufacturability The funding for TechBridge projects is provided directly by public and private sector sponsors to make Fraunhofer projects accessible to startups. ### **Our method in action! - The TechBridge Challenge** TechBridge runs “[TechBridge Challenges](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/techbridge/challenge?hsLang=en)” for our partners to perform technical validation projects that prepare the startup(s) for partnership and provide the sponsor with actionable information about the latest innovations in relevant areas. - ![TB-SLIDER-SURVIVAL 2018.png](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/TB-SLIDER-SURVIVAL%202018.png "TB-SLIDER-SURVIVAL 2018.png") - ![TB-SLIDER-FUNDING 2018.png](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/TB-SLIDER-FUNDING%202018.png "TB-SLIDER-FUNDING 2018.png") - ![TB-SLIDER-CREATED 2018.png](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/TB-SLIDER-CREATED%202018.png "TB-SLIDER-CREATED 2018.png") - ![TB-SLIDER-ACQUISITIONS 2018.png](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/TB-SLIDER-ACQUISITIONS%202018.png "TB-SLIDER-ACQUISITIONS 2018.png") - **18 TechBridge companies with a survival rate of over 95%** - **$186 million follow-on funding raised ** - **367+ jobs created ** - **3 successful acquisitions** ### Recent TechBridge News #### [H2 Refuel Accelerator winners announced by Fraunhofer TechBridge, Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon, and Greentown Labs.](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/h2-refuel-accelerator-winners-announced-by-fraunhofer-techbridge-urban-future-lab-at-nyu-tandon-and-greentown-labs-300867564.html?tc=eml_cleartime) Fraunhofer USA, PR Newswire, June 17, 2019. BOSTON, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven early-stage companies were selected as the winners of the H2... [Read More](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/h2-refuel-accelerator-winners-announced-by-fraunhofer-techbridge-urban-future-lab-at-nyu-tandon-and-greentown-labs-300867564.html?tc=eml_cleartime) #### [Shell, Toyota and NYSERDA Sponsor H2 Refuel Accelerator.](https://ngtnews.com/shell-toyota-and-nyserda-sponsor-h2-refuel-accelerator) Lillian, B., NGT News, June 17, 2019 . Seven early-stage companies have been selected as winners of the H2 Refuel Accelerator, designed to identify new... [Read More](https://ngtnews.com/shell-toyota-and-nyserda-sponsor-h2-refuel-accelerator) #### [Panel - The Future of the Hydrogen Economy.](https://h2refuellaunchparty.splashthat.com/?mc_cid=e28541ddc3&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D) Blieske, M., Kast, J., Ruder, A., Peters, M., Rancis, N. - June 13, 2019. [*H2 REFUEL COHORT LAUNCH PARTY (free registration)*](https://h2refuellaunchparty.splashthat.com/?mc_cid=e28541ddc3&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D). Fraunhofer TechBridge. Canadian Consulate, 466 Lexington Ave, 20th Floor, New York, NY. Join us for the cohort launch party of the first H2 Refuel Accelerator program with a showcase of the next generation... #### TechBridge Links - **The TechBridge Program** - [**The TechBridge Challenge**](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/techbridge/challenge?hsLang=en) - [**Challenge Awardees**](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/techbridge/awardees?hsLang=en) [Follow @FhTechBridge](https://twitter.com/FhTechBridge) ### Sign-up for the TechBridge Email List #### Contact [![staff-img.jpg](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NRancis-200x200.png?width=200&height=200&name=NRancis-200x200.png)](http://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/people/nrancis) ##### [Nick Rancis](http://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/people/nrancis) Lead, TechBridge Program Office +1 (617) 379-5701 [email](mailto:nrancis@cse.fraunhofer.org) - QUICK LINKS - [Contact](http://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/contact) - [Fraunhofer USA](http://www.fraunhofer.org) - [Fraunhofer ISE](https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en.html) - [Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft](http://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html) - © 2026 Fraunhofer USA - [Site map](http://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/site-map) - [Intranet](http://www.fraunhofer.org/en/fraunhofer-usa-file-share-.html) - [Terms of Service](http://www.fraunhofer.org/en/publishing-notes.html) - [Data Protection](https://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/dataprotection)